Future Helicopter Technology returns for its third consecutive year, this time hosted in Rome, Italy; home to Leonardo-one, the world’s leading Helicopter Manufacture and a nation with a deep and rich history of military aviation.

This time around, there will be a unique focus on the complexity of managing a varied helicopter fleet with strategies to upgrade, modernise and improve rotary platforms for modern day warfare and operations.

The program offers a clear overview on major aviation capabilities, current and future challenges to joint operations and Special Forces, maritime deployment of rotary wing aircrafts, and even the latest technological developments on the most advanced helicopter platforms in the world.

Unlike other events, Future Helicopter Technology 2017 will deliver real insight and learning experiences through its expertly selected speakers, who have been recommended through extensive research and consultation carried out across the industry. For 2017, we are delighted to welcome speakers from Germany, Spain, USMC, France, the Royal Navy, NATO, Belgium, Austria and OCCAR. Along with our host nation keynote speakers from the Italian Army, Air Force, Navy and Special Operations command.

10:45 Morning Coffee

11:15 Procurement, Development and Purchase of Technological Upgrades for the Next Generation Helicopter of the French Military

After an initial experience on fighter aircraft, Ivan Volpoet worked 2 years on the Tiger program before joining the NH90 program for 10 years.
He is presently the chief of flight test division in French MOD / DGA Official Test Center in Istres. He is deeply involved in the preparation of future standards of military helicopters, especially Tiger and NH90, but also the future multirole light helicopter project.
Ivan is pilot and flight test engineer. I logged more than 2000 flight hours on about 40 different kind of aircraft.

Feedback from recent test exercises

The next technological improvements for rotary wing aircrafts for the French military

14:45 Afternoon Tea

15:15 Managing the 11 NH90 Customers: Overcoming the Complexity of In-Service Support for the Member Nations

In his current position as Division Leader Logistics at the NATO Helicopter Management Agency, Colonel Hoenig is primarily responsible for the In-Service-Support of the NH90 fleet. During his career he acquired broad experience at strategic and operational levels and is well acquainted with working in international environments. He held positions as Branch Chief for strategic procurement at the Ministry of Defence, as Military Assistant to the Commandant, NATO Defense College, as Military Assistant to the Vice Chief, German Air Force, and as Assistant Air Attaché. During his assignment as Commander he was responsible for more than 40 non-mobile logistic installations.

Strategic approach to a though-life-support of the NH90 platform

The magic triangle: Capability - Availability - Affordability

Synchronising the modification cycle

Upgrading the NH90: the need for a modular and affordable approach: contractual tool; SOF air initiative; mid-term and long-term axis

Safeguarding the spare parts supply, repair capabilities and product support services throughout the lifetime of the helicopter

Colonel Mittermair was born 1958 in Linz/Austria. 1977 he joined the Austrian Armed Forces and graduated from the Military Academy in 1981. He started his flying career in 1980 and is still current on the Agusta Bell 212 with an experience of more than 5000 flight hours.
As a helicopter pilot he was nearly twenty years in the operational helicopter unit, executing all sorts of military and desaster relief missions. He led the first international Austrian Helicopter Detachment contribution to KFOR 2003, EUFOR 2010 and several exercises in the EDA Helicopter Exercise Programme (HEP).

12:00 Managing the TIGER Programme’s Through Life Support

Graduated from the Ecole Polytechnique (2000) and from the aeronautical engineering school Supaéro (2002) in France, Mr Goutard spent the first part of his career in the aeronautical maintenance field, as head of division of a production maintenance line, responsible for Super Etendard, Atlantique 2 (ATL2) and E-2 Hawkeye ML3 maintenance activities within the French MoD.
Then he joined the Tiger Programme Team within DGA (Délégation Générale de l’Armement) as the Tiger chief engineer, responsible for all certification and qualification activities for the Tiger French versions (HAP /HAD). Then he joined OCCAR and the Tiger division as the responsible for all Tiger support activities. Since 01/09/2015, he is the Tiger Programme Manager within OCCAR. On behalf of Nations, France, Spain and Germany, the Tiger programme manager within OCCAR is responsible for all contractual activities with Airbus Tiger, MTRI, the engine consortium gathering MTU, Turbomeca, Rolls-Royce and ITP, and some GFE suppliers. Within the Tiger programme, OCCAR has an essential role from development activities, production to support. Regarding airworthiness and safety, OCCAR is in charge of contracting Industry in order to be compliant with National regulations.

An overview of the OCCAR Tiger Programme

Ensuring all TIGER air platforms are fully serviced and deployable at all times

LTC Schleimer serves with the Luftwaffe since 1978. For the first half of his career, he flew the F-4 Phantom aircraft as a Weapon Systems Officer where he reached the status of a Weapons Instructor and accumulated some 2500 flying hours. Thereafter, he proceeded to work in international Staff positions in different NATO and multinational HQ. In 2007, he was posted to the European Air Group (EAG), where he began to work in the field of Personnel Recovery. Dealing with Combat Search and Rescue, the EAG established a Joint Personnel Recovery (JPR) Cell that was very active in the international PR arena and also instigated the establishment of the European Personnel Recovery Centre that is now situated at Poggio Renatico Air Base in the north of Italy.

14:20 The grow capability of Fly By Wire technology on Rotorcrafts: challenges for Human Machine Interface and Flight Controls Laws

Col.(ret’d) Massimo BONESI left the Italian Army Aviation in 2015, after 38 years of service and 7000+ hours on helicopters. An helicopter technology enthusiast, Massimo was first noticed in 1988, when he came back from a NVG course in the USA with all the documents required to adapt the Italian fleet to NVG, and later in the NH90 program, promoting Helmet Mounted Displays and Obstacle Warning Systems. Following the Test Pilots Course in 2001, and the NH90 release to service from 2007 on, he was on the first flights of the NH90 in Afghanistan in 2012 (first deployment in operation of the first FBW helicopter). The acceptance of new ICH-47F Chinooks and the drafting of the Mission Need Requirement of the new Attack Helicopter have been his last quests in uniform. Massimo has always been attracted by the technology evolution, and he is now a Flight Test Instructor at the International Test Pilots School in London, Ontario Canada.

Now that more than 250 FBW helicopter NH90 are in service (together with some CH-148 Cyclone) - and mirroring Fixed Wing evolution from F-16 on - a leap in Flight Control Laws for RW is necessary to exploit the benefits of FBW also on new (or upgraded) Rotary Wing aircraft:, this includes:

Marc Alexander, Flight Research Officer, National Research Council Canada- Institute for Aerospace ResearchView Bio

Marc Alexander is a Canadian government Flight Research Scientist specializing in vertical lift aircraft research and testing. He is currently employed by the National Research Council of Canada’s Flight Research Laboratory (NRC-FRL, Rotary-Wing and Flight Controls Research Group), and has also served the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Department of Technical Airworthiness and Engineering Support (DTAES). As a specialist in applied flight sciences, he possesses diverse experimental flight test expertise in areas of controls, dynamics, and, aeromechanics applying NRC’s fly-by-wire helicopters in research involving handling qualities optimization, productivity and safety enhancement, aircrew education, and vehicle design innovation. Possessing a Canadian education in aerospace engineering, he is active in the international vertical lift community through NATO Applied Vehicle Technology and American Helicopter Society committees.

An examination of trends in vertical lift aircraft development and application

A survey of flight sciences associated with the limitations of vertical lift aircraft design

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Brigadier General (Ret'd) Roberto Quattrociocchi

Former Deputy MILREP NATO HQ, Italian Air Force

Colonel (Ret'd) Massimo Bonesi

Experimental Test Pilot Rotary Wing, International Test Pilot School

Col.(ret’d) Massimo BONESI left the Italian Army Aviation in 2015, after 38 years of service and 7000+ hours on helicopters. An helicopter technology enthusiast, Massimo was first noticed in 1988, when he came back from a NVG course in the USA with all the documents required to adapt the Italian fleet to NVG, and later in the NH90 program, promoting Helmet Mounted Displays and Obstacle Warning Systems. Following the Test Pilots Course in 2001, and the NH90 release to service from 2007 on, he was on the first flights of the NH90 in Afghanistan in 2012 (first deployment in operation of the first FBW helicopter). The acceptance of new ICH-47F Chinooks and the drafting of the Mission Need Requirement of the new Attack Helicopter have been his last quests in uniform. Massimo has always been attracted by the technology evolution, and he is now a Flight Test Instructor at the International Test Pilots School in London, Ontario Canada.

Colonel Hannes Mittermair

Aviation Brigade, Austrian Air Force

Colonel Mittermair was born 1958 in Linz/Austria. 1977 he joined the Austrian Armed Forces and graduated from the Military Academy in 1981. He started his flying career in 1980 and is still current on the Agusta Bell 212 with an experience of more than 5000 flight hours.
As a helicopter pilot he was nearly twenty years in the operational helicopter unit, executing all sorts of military and desaster relief missions. He led the first international Austrian Helicopter Detachment contribution to KFOR 2003, EUFOR 2010 and several exercises in the EDA Helicopter Exercise Programme (HEP).

Colonel Henrik Kanstrup

Commander Helicopter Wing Karup, Royal Danish Air Force

Colonel Mark Johnson

Chief of Staff, Commando Helicopter Force

Colonel Thomas Hoenig

Division Leader Logistics, NATO (NAHEMA)

In his current position as Division Leader Logistics at the NATO Helicopter Management Agency, Colonel Hoenig is primarily responsible for the In-Service-Support of the NH90 fleet. During his career he acquired broad experience at strategic and operational levels and is well acquainted with working in international environments. He held positions as Branch Chief for strategic procurement at the Ministry of Defence, as Military Assistant to the Commandant, NATO Defense College, as Military Assistant to the Vice Chief, German Air Force, and as Assistant Air Attaché. During his assignment as Commander he was responsible for more than 40 non-mobile logistic installations.

Commander Onofrio Marco Frumusa

Future Programs office, Italian Navy

Lieutenant Colonel Andrea Savina

Air Operations Branch Chief, Italian Joint Special Operations HQ

Lieutenant Colonel Uwe Schleimer

Deputy Commander, European Personnel Recovery Centre

LTC Schleimer serves with the Luftwaffe since 1978. For the first half of his career, he flew the F-4 Phantom aircraft as a Weapon Systems Officer where he reached the status of a Weapons Instructor and accumulated some 2500 flying hours. Thereafter, he proceeded to work in international Staff positions in different NATO and multinational HQ. In 2007, he was posted to the European Air Group (EAG), where he began to work in the field of Personnel Recovery. Dealing with Combat Search and Rescue, the EAG established a Joint Personnel Recovery (JPR) Cell that was very active in the international PR arena and also instigated the establishment of the European Personnel Recovery Centre that is now situated at Poggio Renatico Air Base in the north of Italy.

Lt Col Schleimer logged some 2500 flying hours, mainly on Phantom F-4F and F-4E models. He is married to Heidemarie, has two sons and is living in Occhiobello, ITA.

Lt Colonel Emanuele PAPPOLLA

NH90 Instructor Pilot and head of the Italian Army Aviation HQ Operational Branch, Italian Army

Major General Fabio Molteni

Commander Flying Experimental Centre, Italian Air Force

Major General William K. Gayler

Commander US Army Aviation, Us Army Aviation Center

Marc Alexander

Flight Research Officer, National Research Council Canada- Institute for Aerospace Research

Marc Alexander is a Canadian government Flight Research Scientist specializing in vertical lift aircraft research and testing. He is currently employed by the National Research Council of Canada’s Flight Research Laboratory (NRC-FRL, Rotary-Wing and Flight Controls Research Group), and has also served the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Department of Technical Airworthiness and Engineering Support (DTAES). As a specialist in applied flight sciences, he possesses diverse experimental flight test expertise in areas of controls, dynamics, and, aeromechanics applying NRC’s fly-by-wire helicopters in research involving handling qualities optimization, productivity and safety enhancement, aircrew education, and vehicle design innovation. Possessing a Canadian education in aerospace engineering, he is active in the international vertical lift community through NATO Applied Vehicle Technology and American Helicopter Society committees.

Mr. Cyril Goutard

Tiger Programme Manager, OCCAR

Graduated from the Ecole Polytechnique (2000) and from the aeronautical engineering school Supaéro (2002) in France, Mr Goutard spent the first part of his career in the aeronautical maintenance field, as head of division of a production maintenance line, responsible for Super Etendard, Atlantique 2 (ATL2) and E-2 Hawkeye ML3 maintenance activities within the French MoD.
Then he joined the Tiger Programme Team within DGA (Délégation Générale de l’Armement) as the Tiger chief engineer, responsible for all certification and qualification activities for the Tiger French versions (HAP /HAD). Then he joined OCCAR and the Tiger division as the responsible for all Tiger support activities. Since 01/09/2015, he is the Tiger Programme Manager within OCCAR. On behalf of Nations, France, Spain and Germany, the Tiger programme manager within OCCAR is responsible for all contractual activities with Airbus Tiger, MTRI, the engine consortium gathering MTU, Turbomeca, Rolls-Royce and ITP, and some GFE suppliers. Within the Tiger programme, OCCAR has an essential role from development activities, production to support. Regarding airworthiness and safety, OCCAR is in charge of contracting Industry in order to be compliant with National regulations.

Mr. Ivan Volpoet

Head of Flight Test Division, DGA

After an initial experience on fighter aircraft, Ivan Volpoet worked 2 years on the Tiger program before joining the NH90 program for 10 years.
He is presently the chief of flight test division in French MOD / DGA Official Test Center in Istres. He is deeply involved in the preparation of future standards of military helicopters, especially Tiger and NH90, but also the future multirole light helicopter project.
Ivan is pilot and flight test engineer. I logged more than 2000 flight hours on about 40 different kind of aircraft.

Sponsors and Exhibitors

View detailsISOCLIMA S.p.A. Sponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.isoclima.net/home.htmlISOCLIMA – High-Tech Security Glass- Headquarters located in Este (near Venice). Worldwide, ISOCLIMA employs over 750 people. Whether you are looking for personal safety and protection on Land, Air or Sea, ISOCLIMA develops and commits to provide the best solutions, based on your specific needs and in particular, with reference to resistance, protection, solar and energy control. ISOCLIMA is the world’s leader in the market of high performance glazing (both glass and plastics) and is always willing to accept new challenges, in terms of investments in R&D and co-engineered design. The unique manufacturing processes developed over forty years of experience, have allowed ISOCLIMA to create products with very high quality standards, meeting even the most stringent specifications. Each type of product is certified according to the reference standards of the relevant field of application. We trust in our employees and in the power of technology. The spirit of Italian innovation has enabled us to create new products and open new markets all over the world. Today ISOCLIMA stands out thanks to the reputation acquired throughout its history as well as the co-engineering processes that allow ISOCLIMA to be the supplier of choice to the main automotive OEMs in the world, as well as the key players in the defence and civil armoured vehicles, luxury and race cars, naval, aerospace, railway and architectural markets.

Supporters

View detailsAir InternationalSupportershttp://www.airinternational.comOver the years, AIR International has established an unrivalled reputation for authoritative reporting and coverage across the full spectrum of aviation subjects. With more pages than ever, all still dedicated to commercial and military aviation, we have more correspondents and top aviation writers from around the world, offering even more exciting news, features and stunning photography.

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View detailsEpicosSupportershttp://www.Epicos.comEpicos is a global, multifaceted portal providing Aerospace and Defense industries around the world with business intelligence and active support to access opportunities on international procurements, industrial cooperation and offsets. Epicos has carried out extensive industry analysis and mapping of capabilities of A&D Industries and offers this knowledge to its members helping them to identify business opportunities and to build strategic alliances. Additionally, Epicos supports the global A&D industry through a wide range of on-line services and products including but not limited to: a large online procurement database, an updated Business Directory, an e-library with extensive information regarding procurement and offsets processes systems and an up to the minute news database.

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View detailsGlobal Defence TechnologySupportershttp://www.nridigital.com/global-defence-technology.htmlGlobal Defence Technology is the essential reading material for decision-makers in the defence industry, bringing you the latest news and insights in an exciting, interactive format. Produced by a team of experienced editors and contributors, this monthly magazine takes an in-depth look at defence procurement, market developments and the latest defence systems for land, air and sea. From major international equipment programmes to the next-generation technologies being developed in the labs of militaries and private manufacturers, GDT is keeping a finger on the pulse of the global defence industry.

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LIST OF 2015-2016 ATTENDEES

Sponsors and Exhibitors

ISOCLIMA S.p.A.

ISOCLIMA – High-Tech Security Glass- Headquarters located in Este (near Venice). Worldwide, ISOCLIMA employs over 750 people. Whether you are looking for personal safety and protection on Land, Air or Sea, ISOCLIMA develops and commits to provide the best solutions, based on your specific needs and in particular, with reference to resistance, protection, solar and energy control. ISOCLIMA is the world’s leader in the market of high performance glazing (both glass and plastics) and is always willing to accept new challenges, in terms of investments in R&D and co-engineered design. The unique manufacturing processes developed over forty years of experience, have allowed ISOCLIMA to create products with very high quality standards, meeting even the most stringent specifications. Each type of product is certified according to the reference standards of the relevant field of application. We trust in our employees and in the power of technology. The spirit of Italian innovation has enabled us to create new products and open new markets all over the world. Today ISOCLIMA stands out thanks to the reputation acquired throughout its history as well as the co-engineering processes that allow ISOCLIMA to be the supplier of choice to the main automotive OEMs in the world, as well as the key players in the defence and civil armoured vehicles, luxury and race cars, naval, aerospace, railway and architectural markets.

Media Partners

Epicos

Epicos is a global, multifaceted portal providing Aerospace and Defense industries around the world with business intelligence and active support to access opportunities on international procurements, industrial cooperation and offsets. Epicos has carried out extensive industry analysis and mapping of capabilities of A&D Industries and offers this knowledge to its members helping them to identify business opportunities and to build strategic alliances. Additionally, Epicos supports the global A&D industry through a wide range of on-line services and products including but not limited to: a large online procurement database, an updated Business Directory, an e-library with extensive information regarding procurement and offsets processes systems and an up to the minute news database.

ARMSCOM.net

ARMSCOM.net is a B2B /B2G platform for brokers of military goods. ARMSCOM.net is dedicated for Aerospace and Defense Industry with database containing more than 4000 companies and 3400 defense industrial sectors. Add Company and Products Profiles. For more information e-mail: armscom.net@gmail.com or visit http://www.armscom.net, tel.: + 372 816 946 77

SEGURANÇA & DEFESA

SEGURANÇA & DEFESA (“Security & Defense”), the recognized leader among South American defense magazines. In the market for 29 years, its staff includes the best experts in the field. Sold on newstands and by subscriptions, it is sent free of charge to key names and addresses in the defense sector.

Aerospace Technology

FAM Fuerzas Militares

Ikonos Press is a international publishing company dedicated to Defence Communication. We work with the main international defence companies and MoD around the world, participating in the main internacional defence fairs. We publish the next magazines:

International Journal of Smart Grid and Green Communications

Smart grid and green communications (SGGC) focus on promoting new ideas that support the development of computing and communication systems. Smart grids are expected to meet the challenges of demand and supply of power, energy management and secure communications. SGGC bring data communications and utility systems together to establish effective energy delivery networks with a focus on enabling new products, services and technologies. IJSGGC highlights cutting-edge research and development of new strategies, techniques and technologies for developing smart grid systems.

Air International

Over the years, AIR International has established an unrivalled reputation for authoritative reporting and coverage across the full spectrum of aviation subjects. With more pages than ever, all still dedicated to commercial and military aviation, we have more correspondents and top aviation writers from around the world, offering even more exciting news, features and stunning photography.

International Journal of Aerospace System Science and Engineering

IJASSE provides an international, peer-reviewed forum which focuses on system-level research and development regarding astronautics and aeronautics. The journal emphasises the unique role and increasing importance of informatics on aerospace. It fills a gap in current publishing coverage between outer space vehicles and atmospheric vehicles by highlighting interdisciplinary techniques, presenting systematic mechanisms and assembly integration and verification (AIV) techniques from a bionic point of view.

International Journal of Trust Management in Computing and Communications

The volatile growth of the internet and globalization that influences every facet of life are fuelled by the rapid acceleration of computing/communication technologies. Although security is a major concern, we must also protect ourselves from false/misleading information provided by some information/service providers. Traditional security mechanisms cannot protect against this type of threat. Trust management mechanisms on the other hand can provide protection. IJTMCC provides a forum for discussion on theoretical and practical aspects of the latest developments in this area.

Global Defence Technology

Global Defence Technology is the essential reading material for decision-makers in the defence industry, bringing you the latest news and insights in an exciting, interactive format. Produced by a team of experienced editors and contributors, this monthly magazine takes an in-depth look at defence procurement, market developments and the latest defence systems for land, air and sea. From major international equipment programmes to the next-generation technologies being developed in the labs of militaries and private manufacturers, GDT is keeping a finger on the pulse of the global defence industry.

IHS Janes

With a legacy of over 100 years as Jane's, IHS Aerospace, Defence & Security delivers the world’s leading defence and security insight to help you make critical decisions. Our renowned open-source intelligence and powerful analytical tools encompass data on equipment, technology, parts, standards and logistics, as well as objective analysis of markets, programmes and budgets, risk and capabilities assessments, training and consulting services. Government, military and defense organizations gain insight into, plan for and act upon critical threats in the current global national-security environment. Businesses leverage tools and resources for more cost-effective defense-system design, delivery and support.
Over 3000 thought leaders provide you with actionable intelligence for expedited and improved decision making. Customers, prospects and the media outlets alike rely upon IHS thought leaders for analysis, forecasts, and perspectives on topics, events, and issues that impact the global business landscape.

Inderscience Publishers

Inderscience is a dynamic, leading, independent journal publisher. The company disseminates the latest research across the broad fields of science, engineering and technology; management, public and business administration; environment, ecological economics and sustainable development; computing, ICT and internet/web services, and related areas. Inderscience offers over 35 years' experience in publishing and has succeeded in building a substantial collection approaching 400 high-quality peer-reviewed international research journals in both online and print formats. We offer a variety of ways to keep up-to-date with the latest published leading-edge research while our online collection represents a fully-searchable digital archive of around 60,000 articles.

Homeland Security

HOMELAND SECURITY is a publishing house that produces specialist periodicals. “Homeland Security“ is a quarterly specialist periodical in German language and “Global Security“ is released twice a year in English language. They focus on international political, scientific, technical and additional up-to-date challenges arising from the sectors of safety and security, civil protection, disaster assistance and security research. The periodicals aim at decision makers in politics, ministries, public services and industry. Our specialist editorial team is located all over the world (e. g. USA, Canada, Australia, Asia). Accordingly, reporting is being carried out on the spot.
Please have a look at a sample issue of our magazine “Global Security”: http://www.homeland-sec.de/en/epaper-global-security/

International Journal of Intelligent Defence Support Systems

IJIDSS proposes and fosters discussion on the development of novel computational intelligence techniques and their application to support systems used by defence personnel. The scope of application covers strategic, tactical and operational decision-making across the entire defence sector, covering areas such as intelligence gathering and analysis, capability assessment, tactics modelling and evaluation and logistics management as well as military systems integration and both semi-autonomous and autonomous systems.

Combat Aircraft magazine

With in-depth editorial coverage alongside the finest imagery from the world’s foremost aviation photographers, Combat Aircraft is America’s best-selling military aviation magazine. With thought-provoking opinion pieces, detailed information and rare archive imagery, Combat Aircraft is your one-stop-source of military aviation news and features from across the globe. Visit www.combataircraft.net for more information.

DefenseFile.com

DefenseFile.com is a free online news and product resource for the global defense and aerospace industries. DefenseFile is a valuable resource for procurement executives and others involved in specifying and purchasing defense-related goods and services within aerospace, marine and navy, land, manufacturing, personnel and backup equipment sectors.

Military Systems and Technology

Military Systems & Technology is an on-line resource for the International Military Defence & Aerospace Industry. It is a major platform for communication between buyers and sellers. It profiles the very latest Military Systems and Technology from Defence Companies around the Globe. Also listing up and coming Military Exhibitions and Events.

ArmedForces.co.uk

The DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY is an authoritative online information resource for all defence purchasers. This comprehensive listing of Defence Suppliers has enabled thousands of purchasing professionals to find exactly what they are looking for - in seconds. THE DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY provides a total overview of all the UK's Armed Forces - with a wealth of valuable information about the organisation and structure of the UK's Defence Services, as well as useful facts about developments in the UK Defence Industry Contact us: defenceenquiries@armedforces.co.uk Tel: 01743 241962 website: www.armedforces.co.uk

European Sting

The European Sting is the new online, Brussels based, European media that was born to bring a different critical and truly independent angle to European News and Affairs. The Sting is giving every day the fierce fight for a better and stronger European Union through constructive criticism and unique insights. We are treating daily in a unique way European Politics, Economics, Foreign Affairs, Business and ICT Agenda. We are committed to bridge the gap between Brussels and the EU member states by freely voicing the views of every European citizen.
Tired of reading the basics? Visit http://www.europeansting.com and be part of the Hive that disrupts European Media.

SecurityClearedJobs.com

SecurityClearedJobs.com is an on-line job board designed and marketed to attract candidates who work within Defence, Government and Nuclear sectors. We advertise 1000’s of job opportunities both on a Permanent and Contract basis covering opportunities within all industry sectors. Visit our site www.SecurityClearedJobs.com to search for your next job opportunity.

Defence Suppliers

Defence-Suppliers provides a unique platform to present your latest equipment and systems to the world's defence and security industry. We are a key information resource for MODs, DODs, decision makers, governments, prime contractors, service chiefs, defence ministers, police forces and system integrators. Delivering a comprehensive breakdown of products and services from leading industry contractors, with up-to-date news and press releases when developments occur. With links to all the major industry events, the portal provides an opportunity for visitors to develop international relationships and generate new business opportunities.

Airforce Technologies

Used daily as means of creating partnerships and as a point of reference by professionals within the air force industry, this comprehensive resource supplies the latest news releases, detailed information on industry projects, white papers, event information and a thorough breakdown of products and services.

International Journal of Security and Networks

Soldier Modernisation

Soldier Modernisation (SoldierMod.Com) is an authoritative policy and technology publication for the international defense community, serving the integrated equipment needs of the dismounted soldier and marine in operations today and the fielding of Soldier Modernisation Programmes over the next few years. SoldierMod.Com is designed to provide insights into how decision makers plan to transform operations in the areas of survivability, sustainability, C4I, lethality and mobility; managing the balance between the promise of 'leap-ahead technology balance and mature cost effective solutions. SoldierMod is distributed in many formats which will include an 50 page journal 10,000 copies BPA Audited, twice annually , in January and June Our Website www.soldiermod.com , Has a 24 hour news service , anytime ( currently at over 20,000 individual visits per month ) . We also have an online technical forum where anyone in the industry can ask us strategic or technological questions , our partners and experts will respond directly back.

Defense Express

Limited Liability Company “DEFENSE EXPRESS MEDIA AND CONSULTING” highlights events in security, defense and military cooperation areas. Regular information products of the company:
- Daily News Wire and Analysis on http://www.defense-ua.com;
- Weekly newsletter “Ukrainian Defense Survey”;
- “DEFENSE EXPRESS” Magazine;
- “Ukrainian Defense Review” Magazine (in English);
- Book series “Weapons of Ukraine”.
Company also provides advice and assistance based on deep analytical skills and knowledge of the conditions and characteristics of Ukrainian military market to companies, government bodies and intermediaries in the implementation of their strategy, relating to finding new partners and interests promoting.

Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter's Hotel & Spa

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Choose the relaxing Crowne Plaza Rome-St. Peter’s hotel, home to a luxurious spa minutes from Rome’s historic city centre. Treat yourself to an in-room dining experience at Crowne Plaza Rome-St. Peter’s and relax on your balcony overlooking the hotel’s outdoor pool, tennis courts or gardens. Come to the St. Peter’s Spa to let off steam in our sauna and Turkish baths, or rest on the loungers around our heated indoor pool.

The hotel is only 20 minutes’ drive from Fiumicino Airport. Checkout the timetable of our scheduled airport shuttle which will allow you to easily reach the hotel at a very special price. Use our scheduled shuttle bus to/from the city centre to discover the beauties of the Eternal City. You’ll find wireless Internet throughout the hotel, allowing you to stay in touch with friends, family and colleagues at any time. Hold your meetings in one of our 13meeting rooms able to host up to 600 delegates. Possibility of organizing dinners and special occasions by the pool, hiring the Roman Bath for private and exclusive use, planning open air team buildings and many more ideas for events out of the ordinary

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WHAT IS CPD?

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development’. It is essentially a philosophy,
which maintains that in order to be effective, learning should be organised and
structured. The most common definition is:

‘A commitment to structured skills and knowledge enhancement for Personal or Professional
competence’

CPD is a common requirement of individual membership with professional bodies and
Institutes. Increasingly, employers also expect their staff to undertake regular
CPD activities.

Undertaken over a period of time, CPD ensures that educational qualifications do
not become obsolete, and allows for best practice and professional standards to
be upheld.

CPD can be undertaken through a variety of learning activities including instructor
led training courses, seminars and conferences, e:learning modules or structured
reading.

CPD AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES

There are approximately 470 institutes in the UK across all industry sectors, with
a collective membership of circa 4 million professionals, and they all expect their
members to undertake CPD.

For some institutes undertaking CPD is mandatory e.g. accountancy and law, and linked
to a licence to practice, for others it’s obligatory. By ensuring that their members
undertake CPD, the professional bodies seek to ensure that professional standards,
legislative awareness and ethical practices are maintained.

CPD Schemes often run over the period of a year and the institutes generally provide
online tools for their members to record and reflect on their CPD activities.

TYPICAL CPD SCHEMES AND RECORDING OF CPD (CPD points and hours)

Professional bodies and Institutes CPD schemes are either structured as ‘Input’
or ‘Output’ based.

‘Input’ based schemes list a precise number of CPD hours that individuals must achieve
within a given time period. These schemes can also use different ‘currencies’ such
as points, merits, units or credits, where an individual must accumulate the number
required. These currencies are usually based on time i.e. 1 CPD point = 1 hour of
learning.

‘Output’ based schemes are learner centred. They require individuals to set learning
goals that align to professional competencies, or personal development objectives.
These schemes also list different ways to achieve the learning goals e.g. training
courses, seminars or e:learning, which enables an individual to complete their CPD
through their preferred mode of learning.

As a formal provider of CPD certified activities, SMI Group can provide an indication
of the learning benefit gained and the typical completion. However, it is ultimately
the responsibility of the delegate to evaluate their learning, and record it correctly
in line with their professional body’s or employers requirements.

GLOBAL CPD

Increasingly, international and emerging markets are ‘professionalising’ their workforces
and looking to the UK to benchmark educational standards. The undertaking of CPD
is now increasingly expected of any individual employed within today’s global marketplace.

CPD Certificates

We can provide a certificate for all our accredited events. To request a CPD certificate for a conference , workshop, master classes you have attended please email events@smi-online.co.uk